A
hearty1 breakfast, consisting of beefsteak, potatoes, corn bread, fresh butter and apple sauce, made Abner's eyes
glisten2, for he had never in his remembrance sat down at home to a meal equally attractive. He
wielded3 his knife and fork with an activity and energy which indicated thorough
enjoyment4. Even Herbert, though in the city his appetite had been delicate, and he had already eaten part of a loaf of bread, did excellent justice to the good things set before him. He was himself surprised at his extraordinary appetite, forgetting the
stimulating5 effect of a seven-mile walk.
After breakfast they set out again on their tramp. At sunset, having rested several hours in the middle of the day, they had
accomplished6 twenty miles. Abner could have gone further, but Herbert was well tired out. They obtained permission from a friendly farmer to spend the night in his barn, and
retired7 at half-past seven. Mr. Reynolds would have been shocked had he known that his little son was compelled to sleep on a pile of hay, but it may truthfully be said that Herbert had seldom slept as soundly or felt more refreshed.
“How did you sleep, Abner?” he asked.
“Like a top. How was it with you, bub?”
“I didn't wake up all night,” answered the little boy.
“I wonder what dad and marm thought when they found us gone?” said Abner, with a grin.
“Won't they feel bad?”
“Not much,” said Abner. “They ain't that kind. I reckon it won't spoil their appetite.”
When they
descended8 from the haymow, the farmer was milking his cows.
“Well, youngsters,” he said, “so you're up and dressed?”
“Yes, sir.”
“And ready for breakfast, I'll be bound.”
点击
收听单词发音
|
1
hearty
|
|
| adj.热情友好的；衷心的；尽情的，纵情的 |
参考例句： |
- After work they made a hearty meal in the worker's canteen.工作完了，他们在工人食堂饱餐了一顿。
- We accorded him a hearty welcome.我们给他热忱的欢迎。
|
|
2
glisten
|
|
| vi.（光洁或湿润表面等）闪闪发光，闪闪发亮 |
参考例句： |
- Dewdrops glisten in the morning sun.露珠在晨光下闪闪发光。
- His sunken eyes glistened with delight.他凹陷的眼睛闪现出喜悦的光芒。
|
|
3
wielded
|
|
| 手持着使用（武器、工具等）( wield的过去式和过去分词 )； 具有； 运用（权力）； 施加（影响） |
参考例句： |
- The bad eggs wielded power, while the good people were oppressed. 坏人当道，好人受气
- He was nominally the leader, but others actually wielded the power. 名义上他是领导者，但实际上是别人掌握实权。
|
|
4
enjoyment
|
|
| n.乐趣；享有；享用 |
参考例句： |
- Your company adds to the enjoyment of our visit. 有您的陪同，我们这次访问更加愉快了。
- After each joke the old man cackled his enjoyment.每逢讲完一个笑话，这老人就呵呵笑着表示他的高兴。
|
|
5
stimulating
|
|
| adj.有启发性的，能激发人思考的 |
参考例句： |
- shower gel containing plant extracts that have a stimulating effect on the skin 含有对皮肤有益的植物精华的沐浴凝胶
- This is a drug for stimulating nerves. 这是一种兴奋剂。
|
|
6
accomplished
|
|
| adj.有才艺的；有造诣的；达到了的 |
参考例句： |
- Thanks to your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.亏得你们帮忙,我们才提前完成了任务。
- Removal of excess heat is accomplished by means of a radiator.通过散热器完成多余热量的排出。
|
|
7
retired
|
|
| adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的 |
参考例句： |
- The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
- Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。
|
|
8
descended
|
|
| a.为...后裔的，出身于...的 |
参考例句： |
- A mood of melancholy descended on us. 一种悲伤的情绪袭上我们的心头。
- The path descended the hill in a series of zigzags. 小路呈连续的之字形顺着山坡蜿蜒而下。
|
|
9
promptly
|
|
| adv.及时地，敏捷地 |
参考例句： |
- He paid the money back promptly.他立即还了钱。
- She promptly seized the opportunity his absence gave her.她立即抓住了因他不在场给她创造的机会。
|
|
10
possessed
|
|
| adj.疯狂的；拥有的，占有的 |
参考例句： |
- He flew out of the room like a man possessed.他像着了魔似地猛然冲出房门。
- He behaved like someone possessed.他行为举止像是魔怔了。
|
|
11
bereaved
|
|
| adj.刚刚丧失亲人的v.使失去（希望、生命等）( bereave的过去式和过去分词)；（尤指死亡）使丧失（亲人、朋友等）；使孤寂；抢走（财物） |
参考例句： |
- The ceremony was an ordeal for those who had been recently bereaved. 这个仪式对于那些新近丧失亲友的人来说是一种折磨。
- an organization offering counselling for the bereaved 为死者亲友提供辅导的组织
|
|
12
labors
|
|
| v.努力争取(for)( labor的第三人称单数 )；苦干；详细分析；（指引擎）缓慢而困难地运转 |
参考例句： |
- He was tiresome in contending for the value of his own labors. 他老为他自己劳动的价值而争强斗胜，令人生厌。 来自辞典例句
- Farm labors used to hire themselves out for the summer. 农业劳动者夏季常去当雇工。 来自辞典例句
|
|
13
ascended
|
|
| v.上升，攀登( ascend的过去式和过去分词 ) |
参考例句： |
- He has ascended into heaven. 他已经升入了天堂。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The climbers slowly ascended the mountain. 爬山运动员慢慢地登上了这座山。 来自《简明英汉词典》
|
|
14
Ford
|
|
| n.浅滩，水浅可涉处；v.涉水，涉过 |
参考例句： |
- They were guarding the bridge,so we forded the river.他们驻守在那座桥上，所以我们只能涉水过河。
- If you decide to ford a stream,be extremely careful.如果已决定要涉过小溪，必须极度小心。
|
|
15
rout
|
|
| n.溃退，溃败；v.击溃，打垮 |
参考例句： |
- The enemy was put to rout all along the line.敌人已全线崩溃。
- The people's army put all to rout wherever they went.人民军队所向披靡。
|
|
16
chamber
|
|
| n.房间，寝室；会议厅；议院；会所 |
参考例句： |
- For many,the dentist's surgery remains a torture chamber.对许多人来说，牙医的治疗室一直是间受刑室。
- The chamber was ablaze with light.会议厅里灯火辉煌。
|
|
17
scrap
|
|
| n.碎片；废料；v.废弃，报废 |
参考例句： |
- A man comes round regularly collecting scrap.有个男人定时来收废品。
- Sell that car for scrap.把那辆汽车当残品卖了吧。
|
|
18
descending
|
|
| n. 下行
adj. 下降的 |
参考例句： |
- The results are expressed in descending numerical order . 结果按数字降序列出。
- The climbers stopped to orient themselves before descending the mountain. 登山者先停下来确定所在的位置，然后再下山。
|
|
19
specks
|
|
| n.眼镜；斑点，微粒，污点( speck的名词复数 ) |
参考例句： |
- Minutes later Brown spotted two specks in the ocean. 几分钟后布朗发现海洋中有两个小点。 来自英汉非文学 - 百科语料821
- Do you ever seem to see specks in front of your eyes? 你眼睛前面曾似乎看见过小点吗？ 来自辞典例句
|
|
20
writ
|
|
| n.命令状，书面命令 |
参考例句： |
- This is a copy of a writ I received this morning.这是今早我收到的书面命令副本。
- You shouldn't treat the newspapers as if they were Holy Writ. 你不应该把报上说的话奉若神明。
|
|
21
shrugged
|
|
| vt.耸肩（shrug的过去式与过去分词形式） |
参考例句： |
- Sam shrugged and said nothing. 萨姆耸耸肩膀，什么也没说。
- She shrugged, feigning nonchalance. 她耸耸肩，装出一副无所谓的样子。 来自《简明英汉词典》
|
|
22
ruffled
|
|
| adj. 有褶饰边的, 起皱的
动词ruffle的过去式和过去分词 |
参考例句： |
- She ruffled his hair affectionately. 她情意绵绵地拨弄着他的头发。
- All this talk of a strike has clearly ruffled the management's feathers. 所有这些关于罢工的闲言碎语显然让管理层很不高兴。
|
